Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-10

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was announced 23 months before the WG-10 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS7 scores against the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS7 vs the WG-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.